The Toyota Corolla 2023 is now available in the Mexican market. At first glance it seems to be the same as always, but if you pay a little more attention you will find some aesthetic novelties, but you also have to count in sections such as security, as well as the motor offer. Without further ado, let’s know all the details of this car that during the past year was placed as the third best-selling model in the segment of compact sedans.
Toyota Corolla 2023: Design
In the aesthetic section it is necessary to pay close attention to find the changes. Highlights are the Bi-LED headlights as well as the slightly sportier grille with a pattern. The Top SE version is distinguishable by its more aggressive front. At the back we have slight accents in black. The wheels are 16 inches or 17 on the SE version.
Toyota Corolla 2023: Engine
In this section, the biggest novelty is that the 1.8-liter disappears, and from now on all versions (BASE, LE, XLE, SE) are powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which was previously exclusive to the version top of the range
Power is 169 hp and 148 lb-ft and the transmission is a CVT automatic. In the SE version, it gains a Sport driving mode, as well as the possibility of making changes (10 simulated) through the paddles behind the wheel. In addition, the rear suspension adds a stabilizer bar.
2023 Toyota Corolla: Safety
From the access version, it has 8 airbags, electronic stability control, and a tire pressure monitor. While the XLE and SE versions add elements such as blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, autonomous emergency brake with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistant with line following, lane departure alert and high beams automatic.
Toyota Corolla 2023: Equipment
In terms of equipment, an 8″ screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 4.2″ cluster, a smart key and a reverse camera stand out. As we go up in the range, a sunroof, automatic climate control, USB connectors in the second row, electrochromic rearview mirror, trip computer with a 7” screen, synthetic leather upholstery, among others, are added. Obviously, the SE version adds sporty elements such as the rear wing.
Toyota Corolla 2023: Versions and prices
- Basis $399,900 pesos
- LE $429,900 pesos
- XLE $489,900 pesos
- SE $509,900 pesos
The Toyota Corolla 2023 arrives in Mexico to compete directly in a segment where it finds in nissan sentra, KIA Forte, Mazda3 Sedan, volkswagen jetta Y MG GT his main antagonists. Its main letters of introduction are its reputation for being enduring, as well as the complete level of security and, of course, that the most powerful engine expands to the rest of the range. For the Corolla Hybrid, we’ll talk about it in a separate note.
